Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

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  1. NickC.
    Aug 2, 2007
    9
    By far one of the best star wars games ever. played many times through because every time it seems different.
  2. AlexV.
    Dec 12, 2004
    10
    Great game, great plot line and challenging game. Better than part 1.
  3. AndrewR.
    Jan 27, 2005
    10
    Best game ever !!!
  4. NicoleM.
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    Loved it, it exceeded my expectations. I was addicted for days. I can't wait to see if there is another one.
  5. DavidB.
    Feb 24, 2005
    7
    Don't you just hate the conversations that go round in circles. Don't you just hate the conversations that go round in circles. Don't you just hate the conversations that go round in circles. Don't you just hate the conversations that go round in circles. Don't you just hate the conversations that go round in circles. [Ed: yes]
  6. Jeremy
    Feb 23, 2008
    8
    Great game. Played it on a modern computer, quad core, 2 gb ram etc but still got some bugs. But not enough to ruin the gameplay. Starts off slow, I gave up on it the first time, second time around a few months later and I was hooked. Took me 38 hours to finish it. Graphics are dated especially now in 2008 but still do their job. Excellent sound. Storyline is very well thought out. But youGreat game. Played it on a modern computer, quad core, 2 gb ram etc but still got some bugs. But not enough to ruin the gameplay. Starts off slow, I gave up on it the first time, second time around a few months later and I was hooked. Took me 38 hours to finish it. Graphics are dated especially now in 2008 but still do their job. Excellent sound. Storyline is very well thought out. But you need to be careful not to miss anything, I could never get the HK48 droid to work in the whole game. Will keep you up all night, and addicted until you finish it. Highly Recommend it to all gamers!… Expand
  7. SimoneD
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    This Game is fantastic. This was for me the best introspection in the Star Wars world.
  8. MasterBoredom
    May 14, 2009
    7
    Forced. Knights of the Old Republic II suffers, in short, from being in the shadow of it's predecessor's brilliance. When the former not only brought to life the Star Wars world better than any previous game, but also managed to combine PC RPG stats and dice with Console RPG storytelling, it did so almost unexpectedly. KotOR threatened to be far less than the sum of its parts, Forced. Knights of the Old Republic II suffers, in short, from being in the shadow of it's predecessor's brilliance. When the former not only brought to life the Star Wars world better than any previous game, but also managed to combine PC RPG stats and dice with Console RPG storytelling, it did so almost unexpectedly. KotOR threatened to be far less than the sum of its parts, and when it turned out to more, much more, its success was guaranteed. Unfortunately, that first game, but for a few tiny control issues, really didn't leave much to be improved upon. Taking up the motto of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", the developers subsequently created something that feels more like a hefty expansion, rather than a true sequel. New story, slightly altered levelling up system, but all within the same shell. Unfortunately, the game fails to match its predecessor on several of these levels. Firstly, the combat and skill related section of KOTOR II lacks the balance of the first game. Certain fights in the first game were genuinely difficult, and frequently your choice of skills and party members only opened doors at the expense of others being shut. In contrast, from the outset of KOTOR II, it is easy to have a party capable of accomplishing everything and kicking ass to boot. A carefully constructed jedi is quite capable of destroying even the toughest enemies on their own, and several of the other party members (or yourself, if you choose) can cover ALL of the skills needs you'll ever have, while remaining quite combat capable. The satisfaction of levelling up becomes muted as the game wears on, and towards the end begins to feel rather meaningless. Secondly, the interactions between your fellow party members and yourself, while still a cut above most rival games, never reaches the brilliance of the first game. Ultimately, despite the game's efforts, the brilliance of Bastila, Carth and Mission is not replicated, and instead we end up with characters who range from the flat to the outright dislikeable. This is coupled with a well intentioned system of converting followers to the light or dark sides, which while a promising idea ultimately serves to replace rather than support the "it looks like something is bothering ____" of the first game. Rather than developing, the game instead seems to pour all the character's stories into initially accessible paths and abandon them for the endgame. Indeed, the game also includes a rather bizarre continued conflict between two NPCs that might well not feature in the player's plans. Finally, the story itself borders upon weak, though it likely suffers again from the impact of its predecessor here. The pacing of the game, certainly, is poor, and the game seems to drag for large periods without any injection of urgency or a strong wider goal. When the endgame does approach, it is thrown on almost unexpectedly. This combines with the game's enemies, who, after appearing deeply menacing when we first meet them, and radiating a sense of power, proceed to fall like bowling pins so quickly at the end, that you're left expecting revivals that do not come. This is a shame, because while characters like Darth Malak and Darth Revan (KotOR) might have been impossible to best, the game initially appears to have matched them. Frankly, KotOR II's concepts deserve far better than the game delivers. It isn't all doom and gloom, though. The sensation that this is KotOR 1.5 will probably be welcomed by most, and although the game doesn't match it's predecessor, you would be hard pressed to accuse KotOR II of being the cash-in it might have been. Some of the dialogue is genuinely brilliant and there are many pleasing little concepts in the storyline. And it is another replication of those wonderful star-wars worlds, which is always appreciated. My final gripe with the game, concerns the way the story progresses from it's predecessor. It would have been nice if the game could have absorded some details of what happened in the player's previous outing, but instead we have a hotch-potch amalgamation of the potential light/dark paths ventured last time around. Indeed, given the options available in the previous game, it is disappointing to see a story told where the actions of my character seemed completely contradicted. The ending, in particular, is very unsatisfying, and seems to cater for only one path of play. Frankly, the story of the second game is best ignored when thinking about the series. KotOR II remains an acceptable RPG romp, but fails to deliver to the level of it's predecessor. Ultimately, it fails to reach the benchmarks in gameplay, story and characterization of the first game, and though fans will welcome the extension of the series there is no doubt that it will take more to acheive the success of the first game.… Expand
  9. HenryBukowski
    Sep 5, 2012
    9
    I played the Sith Lords again recently and realised it deserved far ore credit than I had originally given it. Kotor 1 is y favourite game of all time, and I always looked on Sith Lords as an inferior follow-up. On further inspection, it's only really the ending that sucked.
    In the Sith Lords you have one of the best opening sequences - exciting and gripping - of any gae I have played.    I played the Sith Lords again recently and realised it deserved far ore credit than I had originally given it. Kotor 1 is y favourite game of all time, and I always looked on Sith Lords as an inferior follow-up. On further inspection, it's only really the ending that sucked.
    In the Sith Lords you have one of the best opening sequences - exciting and gripping - of any gae I have played. Obsidian kept the good looks and a similar interface, made the Items available more interesting and varied, made the characters far more interesting, and went for a more complex plot. I still think the ending was a shame, it felt so sudden and rushed and The Trayus Core scene just felt ridiculous. But the Sith Lords is a sequel not to be missed.    … Expand
  10. JHango
    Aug 16, 2011
    9
    A great game, Not like the fist one, but I can say its really hard to beat the fist one. This game is one of my favorites of all time too. You must play it.
  11. sGabe4
    Feb 18, 2011
    10
    This was the first Star Wars game I have ever played with and I loved it only after 5 minutes of game play. It is intriguing, challenging but not ultra- hard, re-playable, fun and star wars. :D
    Even if you don't quite like the Star Wars universe it is a very decent RPG. I would definitely recommend this game for everyone to try at least once.
  12. gmboy902
    Apr 5, 2011
    8
    This game is at a disadvantage in that it is expected to live up to the original, which it doesn't. Surely, the gameplay is better than the first and many of the stats/abilities, etc. are better, but the rest has declined. The story line is confusing and bland. It seems like they tried to satisfy both possible endings of the first game, which didn't work at all. Most of the characters areThis game is at a disadvantage in that it is expected to live up to the original, which it doesn't. Surely, the gameplay is better than the first and many of the stats/abilities, etc. are better, but the rest has declined. The story line is confusing and bland. It seems like they tried to satisfy both possible endings of the first game, which didn't work at all. Most of the characters are boring and forgettable. The dark side/light side endings vary little, and the ending of the game makes almost no sense at all. That being said, it still holds all of the great combat and RPG elements (minus the story decisions) that made the original game so great, so it's still worth the small price you'll pay.… Expand
  13. thetawaves90
    Apr 19, 2011
    6
    First of all, as released I'd give this title 3/10: this game is unplayable in places due to bugs glitches. Considering this and a storyline cut short to the point of nonsense, I played through this once and felt very let down in light of the original. Then I found a "Kotor 2, restored content mod" which added in aspects of the game that were left in the data files but unimplemented forFirst of all, as released I'd give this title 3/10: this game is unplayable in places due to bugs glitches. Considering this and a storyline cut short to the point of nonsense, I played through this once and felt very let down in light of the original. Then I found a "Kotor 2, restored content mod" which added in aspects of the game that were left in the data files but unimplemented for whatever reason. From here, the game was a vast improvement. The graphics are a polished take on the original, but looking slightly aged by modern standards. That being said, the environments are considerable and there doesn't seem to be any "copy paste" level-design going on. So far, so Bioware. Dialogue is true to KOTOR form, engaging and well written with excellent voice acting. Major improvements are the inventory system and weapon customisation (it's almost worth playing this game purely for the light sabers), as well as character development among your crew mates and resultant story elements from these aspects. In this respect, the RPG elements in this game (once modded) live up well to Biowares' token game design. Personally I'm not a fan of the D&D "real-time turn-based" combat, but it's playable at least and you notice marked improvements as your character progresses. Squad AI has the tactical IQ of a slightly gifted baked potato, but later in the game it is very enjoyable having the ability to go solo into large enemy groups without having to rely on bad squad mates. Cutscenes are entertaining and the soundtrack is true to the Star Wars canon and its' bombastic sensibilities.

    Given further development to finalise the ideas presented in the "restored content mod", this game would have been genuinely astonishing. As released it felt rushed and incomplete, especially considering minimal chances of a sequel.    … Expand
  14. AlienSpaceBats
    Jan 13, 2013
    8
    I remember playing this game so much when it first came out I nearly gave myself a back injury playing it for so long whilst sat in a badly designed chair. Seven years have passed and The Sith Lords was finally made available on Steam after Windows 7 compatibility issues and broken CDRoms prevented another look at the game. Essentially KotOR 2 is more of what we got in KotOR, it has a fewI remember playing this game so much when it first came out I nearly gave myself a back injury playing it for so long whilst sat in a badly designed chair. Seven years have passed and The Sith Lords was finally made available on Steam after Windows 7 compatibility issues and broken CDRoms prevented another look at the game. Essentially KotOR 2 is more of what we got in KotOR, it has a few bugs and is rough around the edges in places but again, I couldn't put it down for 24 hours (logged in Steam). Story-wise it's a little more interesting than KotOR and has some terrific moments, excellent voice acting as well as the return of some much-loved characters.… Expand
  15. cub317
    Oct 18, 2011
    8
    This game isn't nearly as good as the first one. Too me this game is just flat out unfinished. The graphics aren't nearly as good as the first one, the game play is exactly the same as the first one, and the story is way too dark and Gothic for my taste. If this game had only finished development, it would have been so much better. To be fair, this game was made by a completelyThis game isn't nearly as good as the first one. Too me this game is just flat out unfinished. The graphics aren't nearly as good as the first one, the game play is exactly the same as the first one, and the story is way too dark and Gothic for my taste. If this game had only finished development, it would have been so much better. To be fair, this game was made by a completely different company than the first game, so I'll go easy on them. While I don't like this game, I'd still say that there's still enough charm in it to be worth a rent. Otherwise, just stick to the first KOTOR, and only play this if you're curious as to how the sequel really is.… Expand
  16. Contemptible
    Oct 16, 2011
    8
    The game play is better than the last game, in fact everything seems like a step up above the first game EXCEPT its story. Can be very dark. well worth playing.
  17. StrategosLC
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    This is the only game series I feel advocated to create an account to review for. First off, I love the first KotOR, but honestly, the story in this game is the best in-game story I have ever witnessed. Many people have rated this game a failing game because of its bugs, which I will not deny; they do exist. However, on the xbox version, the only bug I witnessed was a frequent audioThis is the only game series I feel advocated to create an account to review for. First off, I love the first KotOR, but honestly, the story in this game is the best in-game story I have ever witnessed. Many people have rated this game a failing game because of its bugs, which I will not deny; they do exist. However, on the xbox version, the only bug I witnessed was a frequent audio glitch, which was perhaps caused by a dirty DVD. Despite the bugs/glitches, this game gets a 10/10 for one reason. BEST STORY-LINE OF ALL TIME. I don't know why people say the first one's was better. This game has a much darker, realistic tone. Also, your actions effect EVERYTHING in the game. Everything you do or say will make an impact, and there is almost no end to the amount of things affected by your choices. If you liked the original story, this is a must-play.… Expand
  18. Switish
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    A truly amazing game, unfortunately shadowed by cut content. If only Obsidian was given more time, this could have been the best Star Wars game of all time, or at least on the same platform as its sister. Character development, companion development, atmosphere and a true test of what is considered right and wrong give this game the seasoning it needs to live up to the original Kotor. IfA truly amazing game, unfortunately shadowed by cut content. If only Obsidian was given more time, this could have been the best Star Wars game of all time, or at least on the same platform as its sister. Character development, companion development, atmosphere and a true test of what is considered right and wrong give this game the seasoning it needs to live up to the original Kotor. If you enjoy moral dilemmas and a dark, deep story line that extends the Knights of the Old Republic (and gives more depth to The Old Republic MMO) timeline or simply if you are new to the scene, then I would highly recommend this game, it is a staple for any Star Wars fan. Darth Traya is probably one of the most amazingly written game characters I have ever known.

    And if you are into modding, there is a restored content mod that injects parts that were cut out of the game into it. While it is nice to see some new content, it is slightly messy in how they have implemented it, but it does give companions some extra character development. And with the added steam support and resolution fix, there is simply nothing to be putting you off in trying Kotor 2.    … Expand
  19. Riddlefang
    Mar 20, 2012
    9
    Knights of The old republic 2: The Sith Lords isn't as good as the first game, but it's close. There are some improvements enabling you to gain affection with companions, and giving you more customization options. It's also nice to not have a leveling cap. however the game has a weaker story, weaker characters and more bugs then the first game, but still one of the best rpg games out there!
  20. Turtle16
    Jan 27, 2014
    6
    This game makes me very sad. To see so much potential being killed by stupid decision. This game has amazing, rich story witch captivating dialogs and potentially very good atmosphere. However it REALLY needed more time for development. Since tha game was pushed to be aut by christmas it is broken, stripped down and filled in in a hurry )not to mention buggy). You can see it everywhere.This game makes me very sad. To see so much potential being killed by stupid decision. This game has amazing, rich story witch captivating dialogs and potentially very good atmosphere. However it REALLY needed more time for development. Since tha game was pushed to be aut by christmas it is broken, stripped down and filled in in a hurry )not to mention buggy). You can see it everywhere. Unfinished storylines, copy paste from first game everywhere, boring unimaginative locations and so on. This game had potential do be far better than the predecessor. Sadly it is barely average this way.… Expand
  21. RealMuthaF
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best Star Wars games out there, and while it is a matter of preference, I believe it to be superior to KOTOR 1, mostly due to its writing.

    KOTOR 1 (and pretty much every other Star Wars story) is very straightforward and primitive in its morality - the bad guys wear dark clothes and have red lightsabers and are evil; the good guys wear light robes and have colorful    One of the best Star Wars games out there, and while it is a matter of preference, I believe it to be superior to KOTOR 1, mostly due to its writing.

    KOTOR 1 (and pretty much every other Star Wars story) is very straightforward and primitive in its morality - the bad guys wear dark clothes and have red lightsabers and are evil; the good guys wear light robes and have colorful lightsabers and are unquestionably good. KOTOR 2, however, goes to great lengths to criticize the Jedi with their code and self-righteousness as much as the Sith with their unchecked hunger for power.

    Unlike the first game, pretty much all the party members have an interesting and often dark back story to make conversations with them engaging. Also now you can influence your followers and even train 3 of them to become Jedi.

    Anyway, I've just replayed the game for at least the third time, and my opinion still stands - a solid 10/10, if you like old-school RPGs and Star Wars, don't miss it out, they don't make games like these nowadays. Also make sure to install the Restored Content Modification, it fleshes out some dialogue and expands the ending.    … Expand
  22. Beefheart
    Sep 20, 2012
    9
    One of the Best and the most flawed games you can find. Lucas Art forced an early release and denied Obsidian the chance to release a game patch later. That means that KotOR 2 is heavily cut, especially towards the ending; and it was intended to be an open ending from the start, much like Empire Strikes Back, to begin with. On the good side TSLRCM fan-made mod managed to restore many ofOne of the Best and the most flawed games you can find. Lucas Art forced an early release and denied Obsidian the chance to release a game patch later. That means that KotOR 2 is heavily cut, especially towards the ending; and it was intended to be an open ending from the start, much like Empire Strikes Back, to begin with. On the good side TSLRCM fan-made mod managed to restore many of the cut contents, which lead to a bearable ending, especially for a Light Side player. Be advised: it makes the game very buggy on Onderon, but it's still worth it if you play for the story like I do. If you play the "vanilla" version than it deserves it's 7.8 score. KotOR 2: The Sith Lords has a slower pacing than the first game, and a different, darker and more reflective vibe. It's more rich and detailed, one of the deepest stories set in the Star Wars universe. It explores more gray, morally ambiguous areas, questioning the Force itself and its ways, the position of jedis in the galaxy and the effect of a war on them, the consequences of their actions, and their echoes. To say it plainly if that's not what you are looking for, KotOR2 won't do for you. Otherwise it will make for a fulfilling, if somewhat wearing experience, featuring some of the best NPCs ever seen in a RPG game, many of which will echo strongly the feeling you got from some of the NPCs from the masterpiece Planescape: Torment.… Expand
  23. Zegu
    Sep 23, 2013
    8
    A very good overall game. Does not quite live up to the original, BUT the restored content mod fixes a lot of the 'unfinished' content from the main game.
    Unfortunately that mod can't fix everything wrong with this game though. The ending seems pretty abrupt, the added in planet is awful and interaction with characters seems to be missing something that the first game had nailed down.
  24. kane148
    Aug 6, 2012
    7
    This game had so much potential, but suffered heavily from a lackluster developer and a rushed release. The game engine, graphics, etc. are all basically the same from the first game--no improvements there, but that's not such a bad thing. The real problem is the bugs, which were still not fixed a couple of years after release. The good news is that KOTR 2 does add some interesting newThis game had so much potential, but suffered heavily from a lackluster developer and a rushed release. The game engine, graphics, etc. are all basically the same from the first game--no improvements there, but that's not such a bad thing. The real problem is the bugs, which were still not fixed a couple of years after release. The good news is that KOTR 2 does add some interesting new features, such as stat bonuses from developing relationships with your party members, item crafting, and the ability to train some party members as Jedi (eventually). The story is not as good as the first, but is nonetheless pretty good. Unfortunately the ending is very rushed and becomes both confusing and unsatisfying. It's also a bit slow getting started: the first 'level' or two are fairly dull, but after awhile you get to visit some pretty cool places. KOTR2 is probably well worth playing, but I'd recommend against expecting it to live up to the first game's standard...… Expand
  25. billy755
    Aug 23, 2012
    8
    This game is very buggy and completely unfinished. But it's got a great storyline with memorable characters, an interesting plot and plenty of Star Wars goodness. The gameplay is only slightly improved from the first one but still pretty good. It's a flawed gem but definitely worth picking up especially if you liked the first one
  26. XxNathinatorxX
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    This is my favourite game ever, I constantly revisit it.
    Gameplay and Item crafting really fleshed out, the story is phenomenal - I would even go far enough to say that it's story is 10x better than that of the original Knights.
    However it is not without ( sadly devastating) bugs, and is unfinished. Though, TSLRCM fixes most of the bugs and adds most of the cut content. I feel that if    This is my favourite game ever, I constantly revisit it.
    Gameplay and Item crafting really fleshed out, the story is phenomenal - I would even go far enough to say that it's story is 10x better than that of the original Knights.
    However it is not without ( sadly devastating) bugs, and is unfinished. Though, TSLRCM fixes most of the bugs and adds most of the cut content.
    I feel that if LucasArts weren't the greediest bastards and let Obsidian finish it, it could be one of the greatest rpgs of all time.    … Expand
  27. MitchWanderer
    Jan 26, 2013
    9
    I really can't undrestand why peole say that this second enstalment is worse than the first. First of all the main questline is well-builded and it's not as commonplace as the original KOTOR was. Secondly, none can say that the gameplay has been worsened (in fact some features have been developed). Last but not least, the role of the main character has been rearranged in a better way: 1.I really can't undrestand why peole say that this second enstalment is worse than the first. First of all the main questline is well-builded and it's not as commonplace as the original KOTOR was. Secondly, none can say that the gameplay has been worsened (in fact some features have been developed). Last but not least, the role of the main character has been rearranged in a better way: 1. you can empathise better, because of his obscure past (and considering he has not a real identity); 2. the choices he makes can rally change the course of galaxy history.
    Considering how well-made KOTOR I was, I can't but promote this game with full-marks. I really think that people don't like this game only because they played the former before, and, unable to adapt to this one, they can't make a lucid analisys.    … Expand
  28. BlackWidow
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Chris Avellone is the best game writer and designer on the planet, period. Man's a genius. Now, KOTOR 1 was a great game, don't get me wrong, but KOTOR 2 is much better, especially the story. However, due to time retrains (something that happens a lot with games), KOTOR 2 was released before it was complete. if only Obsidian would have had moreI've said it before, and I'll say it again, Chris Avellone is the best game writer and designer on the planet, period. Man's a genius. Now, KOTOR 1 was a great game, don't get me wrong, but KOTOR 2 is much better, especially the story. However, due to time retrains (something that happens a lot with games), KOTOR 2 was released before it was complete. if only Obsidian would have had more time, the game would have been even better. There is a mod (TSLRCM) "The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod," which does add a lot of what Obsidian had planned, but not all. The ending(s) to the game are rather bland and leaves you feeling a bit confused and unsatisfied, but despite how great the rest the game is, it's tolerable. Any ways, it is a super great game and I thank everyone who played a part in making it for us. 9/10.… Expand
  29. gracjanski
    Aug 17, 2016
    7
    This game could be easily better than the first part, but as everyone knows, the production was rushed and it has still some bugs. There are some missing parts in many areas, that you can still feel. There is the great Restored Content Mod, but anyway it doesnt feel perfectly connected. Like in the first part the controlling is very bad, because they almost ignored, how we PC Gamers play.This game could be easily better than the first part, but as everyone knows, the production was rushed and it has still some bugs. There are some missing parts in many areas, that you can still feel. There is the great Restored Content Mod, but anyway it doesnt feel perfectly connected. Like in the first part the controlling is very bad, because they almost ignored, how we PC Gamers play. The AI is sometimes frustrating: companions doing stupid actions fora example.
    They improved the gameplay a bit, but it has still some weaknesses like simple dialog system. The story is interesting like the Kotor 1, but often there are too many unnecessary dialogs, especially Kreia talks too much.
    -> In my view Kotor 1 is much better.    … Expand
  30. Osmium
    Jul 28, 2013
    8
    Excellent game, very entertaining, maybe a bit too easy on normal difficulty. Great plot and storytelling, very interesting characters. Not as great as the original, but still a very recommendable game.
  31. lutteres
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    KOTOR 2 is the sequel to one of my favorite games of all time.
    With Knights of the old republic, Bioware raised the the bar considerably for the RPG genre as a whole and especially for its sequel, so my expectations were very high for this one.
    When I knew that Obsidian, and not Bioware, was going to make the sequel, I was very skeptical but also excited at the same time. I was    KOTOR 2 is the sequel to one of my favorite games of all time.
    With Knights of the old republic, Bioware raised the the bar considerably for the RPG genre as a whole and especially for its sequel, so my expectations were very high for this one.

    When I knew that Obsidian, and not Bioware, was going to make the sequel, I was very skeptical but also excited at the same time. I was actually more eager for this game, at the time it lunched, than the movie Prequels.

    And in ended up beeing the first game from Obsidian to suffer its “Obsidian syndrome”, in other words: an overly ambitious, unpolished and unfinished game plagued with bugs which ends up being strangely good for some reason. The people that played Alpha Protocol will understand what i'm trying to say. (Don't get me wrong, KOTOR 2 is a much better game than Alpha Protocol.)
    What angers me the most, is the fact that, there is so much wasted potential in this game, the story is so elaborate and mysterious, and the atmosphere is so tense, you'll feel like something major is always about to happen.
    The party members in this game are also much more interesting than the ones in Kotor, everyone acts like they have their own secret agenda, even the ones you think you can trust, start doing suspicious things behind your back. And at the same time, you'll be eager to know the fate of everyone from the first game, especially Revan and Bastila.
    I wont spoil the story for you but when everything is said and done, the game ends with an aftertaste of plot holes and dead ends.
    Knights of the old republic 2 has something special and it could have been one of the best sequels in gaming history, but all was lost when LucasArt putted profits first and fans second. So I'll forgive Obsidian for this one.
    In conclusion what could have been an legendary game ended up being just great.    … Expand
  32. SL539
    Dec 26, 2015
    8
    The KotOR series was probably one of my all-time favorites, I liked these way more than the movies and KotOR I was the game that truly got me into RPG games. KotOR II is just as good as the first and continues to move onward with the story and events after KotOR I. Age hasn't been too kind to it, the graphics aren't the best and it's buggy at best on newer OS, but that doesn't stop it fromThe KotOR series was probably one of my all-time favorites, I liked these way more than the movies and KotOR I was the game that truly got me into RPG games. KotOR II is just as good as the first and continues to move onward with the story and events after KotOR I. Age hasn't been too kind to it, the graphics aren't the best and it's buggy at best on newer OS, but that doesn't stop it from being a true legendary classic. And look at that, a decade later and it gets updated to fix most problems and allow for us to return to KotOR II a few more times. Just because it got this big update don't think it's bug free, there's still plenty of them. For me I get achievements in weird locations for no reason - I got the Dancing Queen achievement when I left Peragus and didn't get the Peragus achievement until I got a little further into Telos. Not to mention the money achievement I randomly got when I made a small barter - but that's okay. There's no real game breaking bugs or anything and it's stable. It's a very good game and is usually set at a low price. If you love Star Wars or RPGs on a whole this is a must have along with KotOR I. I recommend starting with KotOR I first then moving on to two as you'll probably get pretty confused. The combat system is similar to an MMO, usually I'm not a fan of this combat system in single-player games but it actually works pretty good. Granted it could be better, but for a 2005 game there's nothing wrong with it.… Expand
  33. DAOuser
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    No tan bueno como el primero, pero es sin duda un digno sucesor.

    Sufre un poco por estar inacabado, pero existen parches no oficiales que solucionan parcialmente ese problema.

    Un lástima que los de LucasArts no se decidieran a hacer el III.
  34. HereticAlpha
    Mar 17, 2014
    7
    SW:KotOR II is a wonderful example of how to take a great concept, show it to the player, let them bask in it for a few minutes and then crush it. Throughout the story, there is the underlying theme of "right and wrong are just perceptions", yet everything you do is so polarized between right & wrong that it's impossible to really drive that theme home. Each of the characters in yourSW:KotOR II is a wonderful example of how to take a great concept, show it to the player, let them bask in it for a few minutes and then crush it. Throughout the story, there is the underlying theme of "right and wrong are just perceptions", yet everything you do is so polarized between right & wrong that it's impossible to really drive that theme home. Each of the characters in your arsenal have SOME moral grey area and inner demons that they all must confront in some form, but it's poorly undercut by that light side/dark side conflict that demands the spotlight and just serves to make the characters more bland and just as polarized.

    KotOR had the luxury of being able to throw an INCREDIBLE twist at the player toward the end, but without that, KotOR II builds up a great atmosphere, great tension and then just... stopped it all. The ending can't even be considered a "Deus ex Machina" because there was no real conclusion, there's just "this is the good guy's ending" and "this is the bad guy's ending".    … Expand
  35. Coolfusis
    May 4, 2014
    9
    One of the best games I have played. The gameplay itself is better than KOTOR 1 (if you played it), with more customization options and more powers/feats. There are some strange glitches at times, but you'll find that you can easily ignore them for the fun you'll have from the rest of the game.

    If you have played KOTOR 1, though, you'll quickly noticed that the story is not anywhere    One of the best games I have played. The gameplay itself is better than KOTOR 1 (if you played it), with more customization options and more powers/feats. There are some strange glitches at times, but you'll find that you can easily ignore them for the fun you'll have from the rest of the game.

    If you have played KOTOR 1, though, you'll quickly noticed that the story is not anywhere close to as good in this game. It's a solid story, sure, but it suffers from that unfortunate ailment known as "being compared for KOTOR".

    Overally, it's a 9 when standing on its own, no comparison to KOTOR. Compared to the first, though, it drops to about an 7.    … Expand
  36. Kai82
    Jun 19, 2021
    7
    Sadly the games development was rushed because of a short deadline and had an abrupt ending. Without this it would be the best Star Wars videogame even making the excellent prequel look inferior. It improves on nearly all levels. It has a fascinating story with depth and a lot of philosophical themes. The RPG gameplay works well and the characters are even better than before. In short itSadly the games development was rushed because of a short deadline and had an abrupt ending. Without this it would be the best Star Wars videogame even making the excellent prequel look inferior. It improves on nearly all levels. It has a fascinating story with depth and a lot of philosophical themes. The RPG gameplay works well and the characters are even better than before. In short it would be a prime contender for a 10/10 without hesitation and even with the abrupt ending I feel compelled to lean in this direction. I must admit that some of the enjoyment depends on how much patched your version of the game is. At release it was quite full of bugs and this harmed the immersion and enjoyment. Luckily for me I read about this and only got the game after the patches fixed the bug issues. Story: It is set a few years after the prequel which means approx 4000 years before the events of the original trilogy. When the Mandalorians attacked the Old Republic the Jedi order did not help in defeating them because of fear, hesitation and political motives (True defenders of peace and guardians of the Old Republic). A few Jedi rebelled against this ignorance lead by Revan and Malak who joined the Republic military and ultimately saved the Republic but turned later to the dark side and caused another conflict (Shown / resolved in the prequel). Your main character followed them into the war against the Mandalorians but refused to join them later on or turn to the dark side. Because of this the Jedi order exiled him and she/he became know as “The Exile”. After many years in exile the main character is drawn into new events that are again a threat to the Republic, Jedi order and have a connection to the past that he/she abandoned. The story is excellent and has a lot of depth. It shows you for example that there is more than black and white morality and that all decisions have effects (like a stone tossed into water creating ripples). It is enjoyable and immersive and one of the best (unfinished) stories in videogames. Sadly you clearly recognize that the last chapter was cut and the ending is abrupt and forced. Bonus for the philosophical themes as even today there are people discussing about it. Characters: This game has a magnificent cast of characters. Be it your party members or the mayor enemies. All have their own story, motives and world views. I should mention that some are restricted to the gender of the main character or your moral alignment. Only because of avoiding spoilers I will not mention my favorite characters but will remark that there are many I still remember after all the years. There are a lot of fond memories and their might be some (optional) events that change characters. Gameplay: You create your character similar to D&D rules (Dungeon and Dragons). I recommend to read a guide or two and GameFAQs is pretty good here. This means putting points into stats like strength, dexterity, constitution, wisdom, intelligence and charisma. With this you set up your play-style or better said character efficiency. For example more constitution means more health, dexterity works for evasion etc. Then there are the skills and I want to mention that the non combat skills are quite good too. I develop my persuasion and problem solving skills first as those were valuable (I still was able to be a terrific fighter later on). All skills have a purpose while I freely admit that some are better than others. Just think a bit about your preferences as you cant be a master of all. There are feats to improve your character and you have to chose a class. As per RPG standards you level up and develop your character even further. Setting / worldbuilding: This is how you use a license (Also a side-blow to EA). Like I already said they paid attention on the large scale by creating worlds that is fascinating, immersive and enjoyable and in details when you for example try to use Jedi mind manipulation on a Toydarian (Watto’s species) or explain how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan could hold on their breath for so long in Episode 1. This is a near perfect use of the Star Wars universe. Technical: Again this was graphically impressive at the time of release but naturally aged a bit. Still good enough for me but graphic enthusiast will complain without any doubt. The soundtrack was well done. Bugs: I already mentioned that I joined later after the bugs were fixed. So I cant complain but must warn you for the unpatched experience. Overall this is an unfinished masterpiece and a classic. A sequel that puts its predecessor to shame. If they would have finished the final chapter and ironed out the bugs before release it would be one of the most legendary games of its time. I hesitate to lower my rating as I had so much fun with the game even when I say a rushed ending is a mayor sin in gaming. I give a 7/10 and say it is a 10/10 game up to the abrupt ending. Worth playing especially for Star Wars fans.… Expand
  37. Xtord
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    Well first thing first i wil set this review up as i did with the first kotor game and they will be a little similar. Also this review is on steam

    before we start , compared to kotor 1 i played or tried to play wholly as the light side. If i did get some dark point a re-loaded an earlier savefile of the game , witch i wont do on my second go. Pro - Great gameplay. With some minor    Well first thing first i wil set this review up as i did with the first kotor game and they will be a little similar. Also this review is on steam

    before we start , compared to kotor 1 i played or tried to play wholly as the light side. If i did get some dark point a re-loaded an earlier savefile of the game , witch i wont do on my second go.

    Pro
    - Great gameplay. With some minor improvement like easy change of melee and ranged even tough i mainly used melee on my MC , also the add off different forces/styles.
    - Great soundtrack music
    - Darker in setting or tone the kotor 1. Witch also makes for a darker plot. ( But i probably prefer the original due to a little be pacing ,but is entirely objective/subjective or whatever the say
    - Overall better and more interesting characters imo and villain .
    - Again a great rpg with a lot of choices yu can make , however the ending you get seems to be dependant on your choice in the end fo the game.
    -You can play it at you own , pace it starts out linear, but eventually you get 4 planets you can choose to explore and take on in what order you want ,also able to go back an forth.
    - Just hard enough , even tough the bosses is pretty hard.
    - Replay value.

    Cons: However there is some cons here compared to the original, i had problem with the mouse freezing right after cutescens so be sure to save regularly. But it seems too vary very much on people and there probably some fixes for it out there. Also looting from container and especially on npc sometimes i had to loot from a specific angel.
    - one of the places you visits feel to drag on a little and so does the last location your at.

    Also i recommend you to use the restoration content mod
    Great game a little bit worse then the original due to it cons how ever if it was for cons it would be very tight. It would basically be plot vs characters an tone/setting of the game a darker star wars or not as dark.    … Expand
  38. jimbobslimbob
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    A good sequel to a great game. It improves on the first game in many ways, but was held back by a rushed development (missing content) and buggy release.

    Put these things aside and you will still find the game to be amazingly good fun. This and it's prequel are two of the best Star Wars games ever made. A real shame that we don't get to see more of this kind of genius these days.    A good sequel to a great game. It improves on the first game in many ways, but was held back by a rushed development (missing content) and buggy release.

    Put these things aside and you will still find the game to be amazingly good fun. This and it's prequel are two of the best Star Wars games ever made. A real shame that we don't get to see more of this kind of genius these days.

    Jimbo Rating: 9/10    … Expand
  39. ShawnD
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    KOTOR 2 is a good game that expands on KOTOR 1, but it has tons of major flaws.

    There are some parts of the game that are simply impossible to beat without meta gaming, cheating, or using some kind of exploit. This happens because almost all of the party members are support characters. They have little or no combat ability, but there are multiple parts of the game where those support    KOTOR 2 is a good game that expands on KOTOR 1, but it has tons of major flaws.

    There are some parts of the game that are simply impossible to beat without meta gaming, cheating, or using some kind of exploit. This happens because almost all of the party members are support characters. They have little or no combat ability, but there are multiple parts of the game where those support characters need to solo extremely difficult enemies. For example, there is a part where Atton needs to fight against 2 assassins at the same time. This fight is absolutely impossible to do without cheating because Atton's fighting skills are comparable to a midget with a spinal injury. He can't hit anything, his damage is pathetic because all of his points are in dexterity instead of strength (he's a rogue), but those assassins can take half his life in a matter of seconds. How does one beat that encounter? Run behind a certain piece of furniture so the assassins can't reach you and then shoot them. Honest to god, this requires about 1 or 2 minutes of shooting. I went to the bathroom while Atton was shooting them, and they were still alive by the time I came back. They are that difficult to hit, and they have that much life, so there's absolutely no chance of beating them when using mines, grenades, or melee.

    A bit later on, a similar encounter happens with Mira trying to escape a certain situation. Mira, like Atton, is a rogue. She has no strength, she does very little damage, her armor class is pathetic, and she doesn't have much life. The problem is that she's forced to fight against a wookie that steamrolls her quite easily. The environment only has a few mines laying around to use in this fight, but it requires about 20 mines to kill the wookie. I used all of the environmental mines plus all 11 mines in my inventory, and the wookie was still alive. After winning that fight, she needs to kill about a dozen very powerful enemies that have double swords. She can't even solo 1 of them without using a med kit or a mandalorian shield, but they attack in pairs. Mines are out of the question because each enemy requires about 3 frag mines to kill. Mira's auto character leveling puts 0 points into stealth, so there's no way to sneak out of that part. There's just no way anyone could beat this without knowing exactly what came next in the game. If you typically sell or deconstruct mines for parts, there's no way to win. If you didn't manually select stealth specialization for her, there's no way to win. It's just horrendous game design.

    My own character does quite well in this game because my character was built from the ground up to be a melee fighter with health regeneration and a very high armor class. I'm a veteran of Neverwinter Nights and Neverwinter Nights 2 which use the same D&D rules as KOTOR, so I'm familiar with how severely handicapped every other type of character is. Unfortunately, all the companions are handicapped. They work great as support characters because they can pick locks and use computers, but they are totally useless in combat, and the game seems to think it's a good idea to pit a rogue against a fighter and then laugh when the rogue dies every single time. My character's armor class is 34, but Mira's armor class at the same point in the game is 20. Is there any mystery why she gets destroyed so easily? I can't put any good armor on Mira because that armor is worn by the characters I actually use, and I can't switch armor at this point in the game. The only way to give proper gear to Mira is to load a save game from about 3 hours ago.

    To get through these stupid parts of the game, one can download the KOTOR save game editor and buff Mira's stats. Set all of her attributes to 30 until the solo part ends and then dial them back down so she resumes her role as a person who hacks computers and dies in every fight.    … Expand
  40. jwark
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    They just don't make games like this anymore. Can't believe user score isn't higher. It's one of my favorite all time games along with sw kotor 1. It's just so satisfying when you get your light saber.
  41. moonlight_shado
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    I can't believe how much this game is better than first KotOR! It is dark, gloomy and deep this time. Companions are probably the best written characters in whole video game history. Story is exceptionally interesting that you can't stop playing. The atmosphere is great, i didn't realize you could build such a tensions in SW Universe. Together with the TSLRCM it is an ultimate sci-fi rpgI can't believe how much this game is better than first KotOR! It is dark, gloomy and deep this time. Companions are probably the best written characters in whole video game history. Story is exceptionally interesting that you can't stop playing. The atmosphere is great, i didn't realize you could build such a tensions in SW Universe. Together with the TSLRCM it is an ultimate sci-fi rpg experience. I wish that Obsidian could make one Mass Effect game with their great writings skill.… Expand
  42. zombieman00
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Great game! Lots of fun star wars excitement. The roleplay system is great and really captures the feeling of Star Wars cannon with great characters, McGuffin, and lore.
  43. Blackfalcon501
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    Lets just say I absolutely love this game with its fantastic story, interesting characters and a different type of star wars i haven't seen portrayed in any other game

    Pros + Fantastic Atmosphere + Improved Game play to its predecessor + Interesting Story and decisions that leave lasting impacts Cons - Can be extremely buggy - Missing Content - Lack of quality in certain areas    Lets just say I absolutely love this game with its fantastic story, interesting characters and a different type of star wars i haven't seen portrayed in any other game

    Pros
    + Fantastic Atmosphere
    + Improved Game play to its predecessor
    + Interesting Story and decisions that leave lasting impacts

    Cons
    - Can be extremely buggy
    - Missing Content
    - Lack of quality in certain areas

    Overall the game is still one of my all time favorite star wars games despite its issues. The only things holding me back from giving the game a higher rating is the lack of overall polish and the rushed production, But if you install the The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod it easily brings it up to a 9/10    … Expand
  44. Sanastusa
    Sep 29, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where to begin...Knights of the Old Republic 2 takes parts of the first game and makes them slightly better. But also takes aspects of it and makes them worse. Its hard to say if this game was a "good" game. Story wise the idea and concept of the exile had me lost from the start. Not caring who I was playing, I'm just a exiled ex-jedi wanting my precious lightsaber back. The story slightly picks up as you explore the plants and find the jedi masters but once you find them the game snowballs in a very werid direction. Leaving me only to beat it....to beat it. Even at the end I laugh to myself asking WTF was that. Where it does that part wrong, it adds some more depth to the worlds and have you return to some twice to finish main plot lines;That is something the first one didn't have. Party members was a huge plus, adding more interesting characters and having HK back in the scene.
    Character development had some change to it as well with the secondary class selection about mid game, adding 3 sub classes you could follow to expand your ability. Gameplay was bugging, sometimes having my character stand still with actions/attacks in his que and not doing anything. Standing idle while being molly whopped by lightsabers....not so pleasant. Small bugs through the games added up to just be a nuisance; As the Environmental suit in the Alien bar not showing when Mira was in it, the constant getting stuck trying to open a container. ALL I wanted was my loot but no I had to stack twitching and couldn't open my container, I had to have one of my trusty side kicks do it.
    Minus the negative parts they released a huge update to the game which made it up to date with graphics and to play on full resolution. It looks beautiful and blew me away when I booted it up. Great job there guys.    … Expand
  45. M3R1D1U5
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    One of the greatests roleplaying experiences you'll have. It isn't only one of the greatest stories the medium and the genre is capable of telling, but its absolutely the best and most thought provoking story in all of the Star Wars franchise.

    I really liked KOTOR 1 and is actually a lot easier to get into than KOTOR 2. But KOTOR 2 is just a masterpiece in rpg writing, brought to you by    One of the greatests roleplaying experiences you'll have. It isn't only one of the greatest stories the medium and the genre is capable of telling, but its absolutely the best and most thought provoking story in all of the Star Wars franchise.

    I really liked KOTOR 1 and is actually a lot easier to get into than KOTOR 2. But KOTOR 2 is just a masterpiece in rpg writing, brought to you by nothing less than Chris Avellone, the master writer and designer behind what a lot of people consider the best written crpg in existence: Planescape Torment.

    For me, this is the definitive Star Wars experience and one of the best rpg's i've played.    … Expand
  46. hulmej
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    An amazing game just like the first except there aren't as many glitches, the story is more interesting and the combat is better as well. The variety of worlds you can go to isn't as great as the first but it gets the job done.
  47. Amsheagar
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    One of the best rpg game i have ever played. This is more than thirteen years old and still very good game, because its story. i hope we get more games like this. I hope we get star wars films about old republic with time.
  48. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    I love this game because it showed that star wars and RPGs can be more than just the simple bad guy good guy story. I hate the game for the rushed ending that left me unsatisfied.
  49. Tapxd
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Despite the fact that most of the content was cut from final version of game. SW: KotOR II remains one of my favorite RPG, even then, in 2005, I passed three times, not less. 10/10
  50. Dirpytheswag
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say, hmm. HOLY CRAP ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I'VE PLAYED IN A WHILE. I adored the first game but I went in with a blank slate, no expectations. It blew me out of the park, the story phenomenal, and I can't believe it but 10 years later, they came back and updated the game! I love it so much, this was perfect. Updated graphics, new force abilities tons of new planets. You genuinely struggle to make choices. Not like you can kill this guy or give him candy drrr which one is good?, I try to play as a good guy, but I make the choices I think are right and sometimes I'm wrong and I've done bad, it really shows human nature. Only complaint is the Peragus tutorial, kind of boring but I love to hate it. (also great job with the nostalgia from the first game it made me squeal seeing HK-47). Also PLEASE Obsidian I beg of you! Give us a non- SWTOR (Star Wars: The Old Republic) sequel on the off chance you're reading this! Or just give us the story as a stand alone KOTOR 3! Overall, THIS GAME IS SO BEAUTIFUL (love it to bits!).… Expand
  51. CriticNamedZack
    Jul 7, 2019
    7
    Story: The game takes place five years after the first game, The Sith are hunting the Jedi down and your character "The Exile" is believed to be the last Jedi by the Sith...

    Pros: • Obsidian have managed to create a very engaging story where it questions many aspects of Star Wars we have known for years, while also continuing the story that Bioware started in Kotor 1. Although not as    Story: The game takes place five years after the first game, The Sith are hunting the Jedi down and your character "The Exile" is believed to be the last Jedi by the Sith...

    Pros:
    • Obsidian have managed to create a very engaging story where it questions many aspects of Star Wars we have known for years, while also continuing the story that Bioware started in Kotor 1. Although not as good as the first games, it does do some interesting ideas.
    • Great characters once again that play an important part in the story. Kreia especially is one of the most unique Star Wars characters and one of my personal favorites.
    • Multiple endings is always a nice touch.

    Cons:
    • Kotor 1 did take a bit of time to get it's story going, but Kotor 2 is even worse when it comes to this issue with the opening not being as interesting and even slower then the previous game.
    • The story in this game really focuses on certain side characters and villains more then other, which really overshadows some genuinely great characters that could of been used so much more. Same with the villains, they are interesting when looking at them in detail, but don't all get used to there full potential.
    • I know this wasn't really Obsidians fault, but the cut content really leaves a void in this game in certain places. This lead to certain parts really feeling rushed and certain places and some things never being explained properly.

    Gameplay: For the most part, Kotor 2 plays almost like the previous game, with the exception of no level-cap and slightly different dialogue system.

    Pros:
    • Still have the freedom of being able to make your character your own with whatever force powers, weapons etc. you want to use.
    • Choice making is still a huge factor in this game, which can influence if your character is light side, dark side or in the middle of the road between the two. If you influence your character in one of these sides, you can get some handy bonuses too.
    • The dialogue system has improved, with your followers increasing or decreasing in your influence depending on what you say to them or certain actions they witness you do. If you influence them enough, you can actually train them to learn Jedi powers and further enhancing their usefulness.
    • Crafting system is a small addition, but a pleasant one.
    • Exploring the planets is still fun and finding things to do and learning about what goes on in your surroundings is still satisfying.
    • Took me 40-45 hours too complete and that was doing almost everything the game had to offer.

    Cons:
    • Since Kotor 2 is still using the Infinity engine, it has a lot of the same issues from the last game in terms of gameplay. The AI is still dumb as a brainless dolphin and still get stuck, are slow or even ignore commands you give them. The combat as well is still the very basis RNG-based, D&D system that isn't really in-depth by any means and just functions at least as a combat sysyem.
    • Sometimes for parts of the main story, certain characters are locked-out and forces you to use a fixed character. These are refreshing sequences, but they come off and linear and sometimes the surprise of them can leave you unprepared.
    • Backtracking is still an issue.
    • The choices you make also has to be said, don't really feel as if they make as much of an impact as they did in Kotor 1.
    • No new-game plus or end-game sadly.

    Sound and Music:

    Pros:
    • The soundtrack once again really hits the mark for making it sound like it's from Star Wars, while also having original tracks. A few return from the first game and a few John Williams track too. I'd have to boldly say I think it's better then the first games.
    • Voice acting is done to a high standard once again with excellent writing as well.
    • Sound fx are as Star Wars as ever.

    Cons:
    • A few hick-ups is syncing a few times, nothing major though.

    Perfromance and Graphics:

    Pros:
    • game more or less looks the same as the first, but with some better lighting and a few better textures, nothing amazing just good enough.

    Cons:
    • Did encounter a few annoying bugs, like one that skipped character dialogue which was the worst.
    • In-game cutscenes are still quite poor.
    • Had some nasty frame-rate drops in certain sections of the game.

    Verdict: Knights of The Old Republic 2 - The Sith Lords was a good attempt from Obsidian to continue where Bioware left off in the first game and for the most part they have done a fairly good job. However, due to the cut-content, overly focused on some characters, big pacing issues and repeating gameplay issues from the first game, it is a good game at the end of the day though. I highly recommend you download the restore content mod that fills in some of the gaps that were missing, it makes it better, trust me.
    Story: 8/10 Gameplay 7/10 Sound and Music: 9/10 Performance and Visuals: 7/10 Kotor 2 - The Sith Lords 7.7/10    … Expand
  52. JoroA
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    Great game but unfortunately it suffers from cut content and an anti climactic ending. Fans have restored it but by itself the game still holds pretty well. Unlike it's predecessor it shows that no action is considered only good or evil, and there is a gray area. It shows many mysteries and one of the best cast of characters, but lacks closure and relationships feel unfinished. TheGreat game but unfortunately it suffers from cut content and an anti climactic ending. Fans have restored it but by itself the game still holds pretty well. Unlike it's predecessor it shows that no action is considered only good or evil, and there is a gray area. It shows many mysteries and one of the best cast of characters, but lacks closure and relationships feel unfinished. The gameplay is improved and it feels new, but for the best epiriance it is recommended that you play it with the restoration mod.… Expand
  53. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    В отличие от первой части, которая напоминала ту самую сказочную и добрую атмосферу оригинальной трилогии, Обсидианы решили пойти другим путем и сделали самый мрачный, сложный и суровый рассказ по вселенной ЗВ, в котором грань между темной и светлой стороной расплывается и различать добро и зло становится невозможно, а своим спутникам с каждым часом доверяешь все меньше и меньше.В отличие от первой части, которая напоминала ту самую сказочную и добрую атмосферу оригинальной трилогии, Обсидианы решили пойти другим путем и сделали самый мрачный, сложный и суровый рассказ по вселенной ЗВ, в котором грань между темной и светлой стороной расплывается и различать добро и зло становится невозможно, а своим спутникам с каждым часом доверяешь все меньше и меньше.

    Великолепные диалоги, персонажи и сюжет - все это присутствует, создатели первых двух фоллаутов не подкачали и в плане отыгрыша роли, прокачки и ролевой системы в целом обошли Биоваров на две головы, жаль игра не была законченна из-за жадности Лукас Артс, но благо есть ресторейшн патчи.

    Абсолютный шедевр и лучшая игра по вселенной Звездных Войн,
    10/10 господи

    п.с. главный злодей тут самый гениальный за всю историю ЗВ.    … Expand
  54. DartRM
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Найулюбленіша гра дитинства.
    Навіть зараз вона крута, особливо з модами на відновлення видаленого контенту)
  55. LebowskiRams
    Nov 23, 2017
    8
    The released version is very strong, but it's broken and incomplete. The restored content mod, which you can download for PC versions of KOTOR: TSL is outstanding and does the seemingly impossible job of surpassing the first KOTOR
  56. GeriGeriGaming
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    Man i wish i could have played it back when it came out but i couldn't cause i was 3 years old. But even in 2k17 its good .The game itself is not as good as the first one. But it's still a good damn game. The story,the characters,the mini games and the quests are really well made.And the music is better than the first ones music.It's just too good.
    It's a big shame they didn't make a 3rd game
  57. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good swtor 2 gh
  58. RagingPoet
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    I actually like Sith Lords more than the original KOTOR. It has better beginning, gives you jedi powers and lightsaber much earlier and makes 'dark side' playthough very satisfying.
  59. metacrdg
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    The story is so deep and creative. It really is a Star Wars experience on a whole new level.
  60. ElCucuy
    Mar 18, 2020
    7
    Крайне неровная игра, местами хочется в восторге кричать 10 ИЗ 10, местами хочется её просто удалить и больше никогда не возвращаться. Так получилось из-за тяжёлой истории разработки, и даже фанатские патчи, с которыми я играл, не исправляют эту ситуацию до конца (да-да, фанаты не в состоянии сделать игре новую концовку, а она здесь такая, что mass effect 3 держит пиво где-то в стороне).Крайне неровная игра, местами хочется в восторге кричать 10 ИЗ 10, местами хочется её просто удалить и больше никогда не возвращаться. Так получилось из-за тяжёлой истории разработки, и даже фанатские патчи, с которыми я играл, не исправляют эту ситуацию до конца (да-да, фанаты не в состоянии сделать игре новую концовку, а она здесь такая, что mass effect 3 держит пиво где-то в стороне).

    Что есть хорошего в игре: Во-первых, шикарнейшие диалоги и отличный сюжет, пожалуй, самый мрачный и взрослый во вселенной Star wars, во-вторых, отличная проработка НЕКОТОРЫХ (НЕ ВСЕХ) персонажей, например, Крея, реализованная выше всяких похвал, в-третьих, серая мораль, котор 2 - одна из немногих игр, в которой это реализовано на должном уровне, да так, что в разные моменты игры, ты то любишь, то ненавидишь, главного героя, Крею, джедаев, ситхов и тд, прекрасная реализация, и это в такой-то сказочной вселенной.

    Что плохо: Коридорность и линейность, практически всё время вне диалогов у меня было ощущение, что я играю в какую-нибудь адвенчуру, только по правилам D'n'd, очень часто игра просто закрывает игрока в узком пространстве и заставляет отбиваться от орд врагов, не оставляя ни сюжетной, ни геймплейной вариативности, какие навыки вы можете качать в этой игре кроме боевых? Хакинг, взлом, скрытность, убеждение и тд, и количество скилчеков этих навыков будет чрезвычайно мало для такой, казалось бы, культовой RPG. Также мне не понравилось огромное количество игровых сессий за сопартийцев в одиночку, эти сессии очень трудны, учитывая, что невозможно сбалансированно и одинаково хорошо прокачать всех членов команды, такие сесси превращались в пытку, особенно учитывая их длительность и количество в игре. Далее, зачем в игре Коррибан - эта локация откровенно бедна на контент и была не готова к релизу. Нар-Шаада, отсутствие вариативности, даже мнимой. И самое главное, концовка, она ужасна - это бесконечное повторение одинаковых помещений и сотни и сотни ситхов в каждом из них. Не хочется обвинять обсидиан в халтуре, зная в каких условиях доделывали игру, но не возмущаться такой концовкой нельзя, это уровень индусов-фрилансеров новичков, не более того.

    Сложно ставить такой неоднозначной игре оценку, уж слишком были разные эмоции по ходу прохождения, поэтому я просто оценил каждую планету по отдельности и вывел среднее арифмитическое, получилось:

    7 из 10.    … Expand
  61. Sandro86
    May 15, 2019
    8
    Not as good as first game, but still shows the pedigree. It tried to overdo the first game in every aspect and failed in that, but stayed cool game.
  62. TheHosdadal
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Первая часть мне нравится куда больше, но тем не менее - 10/10. Одна из лучших игр в истории.
    -
    Чем меньше сказано — тем больше дорисует воображение. (c)
  63. jordangaming529
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Knights of the Old Republic 2 is the rare kind of sequel that exceeds over its predecessor in so many ways. It's unfortunate that the game was rushed, however thanks to the community, the restored content mod is as close as to what Obsidian originally intended. And I'm so thankful that this game exists. I don't think Disney could ever compete. And I'm also happy to report that this oneKnights of the Old Republic 2 is the rare kind of sequel that exceeds over its predecessor in so many ways. It's unfortunate that the game was rushed, however thanks to the community, the restored content mod is as close as to what Obsidian originally intended. And I'm so thankful that this game exists. I don't think Disney could ever compete. And I'm also happy to report that this one actually works without mods!… Expand
  64. Mendax89
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Best Star Wars game ever made and one of the best games of all time.
    LucasArts gave no time to Obdisian and they still delivered one of the best games of all time.
    The game was rushed but with the restored contente you can enjoy everything.
    A must play.
  65. Solaris123
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Chris Avellone is God and King of RPG , story is mature and engaging ,and Kreia is the best companion and anti-companion ever made
  66. talus151
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    Love this game. A great sequel to one of my favourite games, didn’t disappoint!
  67. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    8
    While the first one may be better known, especially for it's twist, this is the superior game for me and the best star wars game. It felt like it added something to the universe by fleshing out the dark side, it's got great characters, a good story and a combat system that for it's time was probably the best compromise.
  68. legosdopoop
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Everything I want to say about this game has probably already been said. Probably the major flaw of this game is the bugs, but I can look past it since the game came out in 2005. Now that I've mentioned all the flaws about the game lets talk about what makes this game so great.
    First, the gameplay is not the greatest of all time but it still makes for a fun and challenging time. There are    Everything I want to say about this game has probably already been said. Probably the major flaw of this game is the bugs, but I can look past it since the game came out in 2005. Now that I've mentioned all the flaws about the game lets talk about what makes this game so great.
    First, the gameplay is not the greatest of all time but it still makes for a fun and challenging time. There are tons of options for playstyle and customization; From the weapons, armor, force powers, dialogue, skill points, you get to decide how you upgrade and use them.
    Next, the worlds you get to play on are each so unique and fun to explore. Each world has it's own lore history too it which makes it easy to take your time on each planet and learn more about it.
    Lastly, the best part of the game is the story it tells and the themes it reveals to the player. This is a story not about light and dark but rather a morally grey story. It introduces themes of forgiveness, obsession, and letting go(I'm sure there are more btw). SW: KOTOR 2 was truly ahead of its time for storytelling in videogames, and makes it easily one of the greatest RPGs of all-time.    … Expand
  69. letefte
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Easily the best deconstruction on the Star Wars setting. An engaging tale that will make you question your preconceptions about the force and Star Wars as a hole. Some of the best written companions to ever grace an rpg, as expected from Obsidian's golden days. If you like rpgs, Star Wars or both then you owe it to yourself to check KOTOR 2.
  70. ylnylmn
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Indeed, Obsidian makes very good rpg games. This is one of them. Various characters and developing them is very enjoyable. Dialogues are very good. The Star Wars world and atmosphere is very good. I wish they made movies about those times. There are 3 aspects of the game that I don't like.
    1. Upgrade is very enjoyable but a bit difficult to use. The menu could have been done better.
    2.    Indeed, Obsidian makes very good rpg games. This is one of them. Various characters and developing them is very enjoyable. Dialogues are very good. The Star Wars world and atmosphere is very good. I wish they made movies about those times. There are 3 aspects of the game that I don't like.
    1. Upgrade is very enjoyable but a bit difficult to use. The menu could have been done better.
    2. We can't see which buffs we are using, there is only an arrow sign. It could have been detailed.
    3. Pazaak is most likely rigged. Especially the pazaak player in Dantooine.    … Expand
  71. Ympero
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Game: 7/10
    Story: 7/10
    Playability: 7/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Music: 8/10

    Very good game!
    Stability: 6/10
  72. Flavius91
    May 2, 2021
    10
    I can`t say this one was realised as well as the first one, but still: the characters are enjoyable and also the Star Wars Lore is great.
  73. johnny__a
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Nice RPG with a again a great story in an immersive world. Very similar to its predecessor: outdated gameplay elements, but still holds up today.
  74. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    9
    Охх щит хир ви гоу егейн блин чтобы вы шарили пацаны Дарт Реван это тёлка что значит никанон сами вы никанон блин пошли в жопу
  75. Uriels
    Jun 6, 2022
    8
    Absolutely brilliant, if troubled, game.

    Lucasfilm's forcing Obsidian to release the game for Christmas resulted in numerous problems. Make sure to get the Restored Content mod or you'll miss a lot of great content which got cut to handle that misguided pressure. I used to be strongly ambiguous about the most central storyline and its believability, since the character in question is    Absolutely brilliant, if troubled, game.

    Lucasfilm's forcing Obsidian to release the game for Christmas resulted in numerous problems. Make sure to get the Restored Content mod or you'll miss a lot of great content which got cut to handle that misguided pressure.

    I used to be strongly ambiguous about the most central storyline and its believability, since the character in question is highly suspicious from the start, but could you really cut the stinky thread?

    The variety of character builds that work at least in normal mode is wonderful.

    The fact Steam build with mods I like often immobilizes a character in a fight maddens me, but I actually put up with for the sake of the other things the game offers :D    … Expand
  76. BrotherMan
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    Very nice follow-up to its prequel with a tad less interesting story. Highlight of the game are the characters Kreia and Darth Nihilus.
  77. ReeceG
    Jun 23, 2022
    8
    First off, the game is clearly unfinished and several years old so take that into consideration before you buy it. That said, specifically on pc you will be able to install the restored content mod, which is a project by the community to restore the game to its finished state. It isn’t perfect, but the game is definitely better with it than without.

    Now that all that is over with, let’s    First off, the game is clearly unfinished and several years old so take that into consideration before you buy it. That said, specifically on pc you will be able to install the restored content mod, which is a project by the community to restore the game to its finished state. It isn’t perfect, but the game is definitely better with it than without.

    Now that all that is over with, let’s get into the meat and potatoes. KOTOR 2 is a masterpiece when it comes to Star Wars storytelling. This game really shines not in the gameplay but when you get to learn about the world, your companions, or the overarching story. Overall, the gameplay is old and janky but it holds up well enough and will be easy to overlook if you’re in it for the story.    … Expand
  78. Lagosta_Comuna
    Sep 13, 2022
    9
    quase tao bo quanto o oprimeiro adorei cara queria que fosse rerfeito tbm quem sabe ne
  79. AdoMobA
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Pros
    - even more roleplaying opportunities than the first game
    - some of the most interesting villains with ideologies that far surpass most other games - one of the most interesting takes on the Force, as both the Light and Dark side are given a fair shake and looked at through different philosophical angles - interesting party composition that allows for a lot more nuance in    Pros
    - even more roleplaying opportunities than the first game
    - some of the most interesting villains with ideologies that far surpass most other games
    - one of the most interesting takes on the Force, as both the Light and Dark side are given a fair shake and looked at through different philosophical angles
    - interesting party composition that allows for a lot more nuance in roleplaying
    - a great ending that feels earned
    - amazing build potential
    - fantastic dialogue options that allow you to make good points and take interesting stances against different philosophies

    Cons
    - 2005 RPG - clunkiness ensues
    - mired with more technical issues than the first game
    - extremely helped by the Restored Content Mod as it ads events, items and cut content that makes the game feel a lot better

    The Sith Lords is an amazing continuation of the stellar KotOR in every aspect besides technical. The game has been through a troubled and rushed development cycle leaving a lot of the content on the cutting room floor. Luckily we can see it today in a much more complete form through the community Restored Content Mod.

    When it comes to the story, it is much looser than the first game. This is a fantastic thing for the sequel as it allows for much more opportunity to shape your character into being however you like it.

    This is accomplished through a take on the Force that is so nuanced, I have not seen it replicated in any other Star Wars media. The philosophical angles through which the Force is studied in this game uncovers the darker and stagnant parts of the Light side, and the more caring and brutal parts of the Dark.

    All of this is accomplished through one of the most interesting Star Wars characters ever made, Kreia. When I was younger I hated her as she took some of the most antagonistic stances against my goody two shoes character that I have ever seen. Replaying this game as an adult, Kreia is possibly one of the best representations of the Light side tempered by Dark and Dark side tempered by Light I have ever seen.

    What also helps with this nuanced take is the dialogue. A lot of games offer me dialogue of three choices: Nice guy, Neutral potato and a Petulant child. This game, no no no. Almost every statement by any character has between six to ten responses, where they don't just not allow people's abuse, you make good points alongside that. Talking smack to Atris while standing your ground as a respectable human being is one of my favorite moments still to this day.

    The combat has seen some improvements through new skills. The added benefit of being able to mentor most party members into becoming Jedi allows for some of the most fun gameplay the series ever had.

    All in all, The Sith Lords is one of the best RPGs ever made and you should do yourself a favor of picking it up when you have time.    … Expand
  80. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  81. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Very good cRPG, with a solid history and well written characters... As good as KOTOR but with little improvements, it depends completely on a mod to unlock all content... (Without mod not more than 7/10)
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#19 Best PC Game of 2005
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#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. GameSpy
    80
    As good as the storyline and basic gameplay are, there are more than a few issues that keep this game from reaching the bar set by the first KotOR. The first: bugs. There a lot of them; most are just annoying, but a few are deadly.
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  2. GameSpot
    85
    It's remarkable that the game's quest is every bit as big and complex as the original's. On the other hand, some unsightly technical issues and a general feeling of déjà vu will probably prevent you from feeling as strongly about The Sith Lords as you did or still do about the first game.
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  3. IGN
    87
    More importantly, all these mechanics -- the moral slider, the influence system, combat, etc. -- are surrounded by a first rate story that's almost as mythic and fantastic as the films themselves.
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